She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Roxie enjoyed talking with people and was an avid cat lover. She was a big fan of gospel music and loved going to her church worship servicesl She loved her God. She had a kind, loving spirit and was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one daughter, Anita Ford; and three brothers, Thomas, Ben and Aubrey Wells.
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Ford of Lonoke; one daughter, Lisa Turner and husband Don of Bismarck; two granddaughters, Valerie Ramsey and Kristen Morrison and husband Jack; one grandson, James Ray; one great-grandchild, Cooper; one brother, Clarence Wells and wife Lily of Monticello; one niece, Kendall Wells and finance' Jagger of Monticello.
A private graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2020 at Lone Sassafras Cemetery. There will be a viewing from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
Alice Robinson Thomas
Redfield, TX Monday, May 4, 2020 Dear Family,I want each of you to know The Robinson Family is sorry for your loss. We were raised in the community with Roxie and her family. They were very kind and nice people. We are truly sorry for each of you and we know Clarence and Lily has had to be very strong to endure the loss of so many family members. Prayers and God’s comfort and blessings to each of you,
Melina Jenkins
Arkadelphia, AR Monday, May 4, 2020 Ms. Violet was a sweet kind soul. She will be missed. Many thoughts and prayers to her familyDennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, May 4, 2020 Clarence, Sorry to hear of Roxie's passing. Prayer for you and your family. Dennis WellsGeorgia Whitworth
Arkadelphia, AR Sunday, May 3, 2020 I will miss Sister Ford. I'm glad to have known her. She will always be in my thoughts and in my heart. I'm so sorry for your loss.Dewayne and Denise Ford
Clinton, MS Sunday, May 3, 2020 We are sorry for your loss and offer our sincere condolences.We will keep you in our prayers.
Patricia Williamson
Wilmot, AR Sunday, May 3, 2020 Again my condolences to you and the girls. Roxie was such a fun loving Aunt to us all always ready to make us laugh, truly a Ray of Sunshine of my Youth.Love you
Mindy Edwards
Mansfield, TX Sunday, May 3, 2020 I met this sweet, kind woman when she started coming to our church services in Arkadelphia. She always has a kind word for others and when she would tell ya that she was praying for ya, you knew it wasn’t just lip service. She communicated with her Heavenly Father so regularly he was more like a loving father than some distant God on a throne.When we moved she gave me one of the biggest hugs and wished us well.
Violet Ford will always be remembered by me as a loving, devoted daughter of God, sent to remind us that God loves us no matter our status in society or the number of letters after our names. He watches how we treat others and he gives us sweet people like Violet to remind us that we can be a little kinder, a little lore patient and a little more faithful.
Enjoy that beautiful rest. Free from pain and blessed with an understanding that would confound the smartest people in earth.
Cherry Cotham
Monticello, AR Saturday, May 2, 2020 Clarence and family, I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for all of you.